Strategic Sourcing Manager at Ericsson Nigeria

Ericsson is a world-leading provider of telecommunications equipment & services to mobile & fixed network operators. Over 1,000 networks in more than 180 countries use Ericsson equipment, & more than 40 percent of the world’s mobile traffic passes through Ericsson networks. Using innovation to empower people, business & society, we are working towards the Networked Society, in which everything that can benefit from a connection will have one. At Ericsson, we apply our innovation to market-based solutions that empower people & society to help shape a more sustainable world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Strategic Sourcing Manager

Job ID: 743046
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

About this Opportunity

We are now looking for a Strategic Sourcing Manager to strengthen Ericsson’s driven edge by enhancing supplier value, proactively handling business risks, and contributing to the creation of value for the Customer.
The SSM is accountable for evaluating, qualifying, and selecting suppliers for the external purchase and licensing of all products and services: to be delivered to Customers as part of or as an Ericsson product or service for internal use within Ericsson. The SSM or the Supplier Relationship Manager is responsible for all commercial relationships with suppliers

What You Will Do

Drive, prepare & implement the RFx process.
Evaluate & select suppliers.
Drive preparation, execution & finalization of negotiations with suppliers. Award business to supplies
Ensure implementation of supplier agreements
Develop the long-term business for the specific product/service.
Category plan development and execution for countries under his or her purview

The Skills You Bring

Education: Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in Business, Engineering, Finance, Legal, or Management
Qualified professional with at least 8 years of sourcing /procurement experience in the field of telecom and networks services (Telecom installation services, managed services, telecom civil works, network design and optimization).
Fluency in English is a must
Sourcing Practice, Process & Strategy Knowledge
Change & Improvement Management Skills
Commercial Acumen & Skills
Financial Acumen & Skills
Local Laws & Regulations Knowledge

Behavioral Competences and Core Competencies: